Get ready to explore the wonders of Indonesia together. These fun, hands-on activities will help your child discover the country’s colorful art, music, stories, and traditions while learning and creating at home.

1. Art and Culture: Create Your Own Batik Pattern

Introduce your child to Batik, Indonesia’s beautiful fabric art. Using crayons or fabric paint, let them design their own Batik-inspired patterns on paper or cloth. Talk about how each design tells a story and how much patience it takes to make one.

Parent’s Tip: Ask your child to share what inspired their design or which colors they like best. It’s a simple way to spark creativity and conversation.

2. Geography: Map the Islands of Indonesia

Show your child how Indonesia is made up of thousands of islands. Using a map, find Java, Bali, and Sumatra together. Then let your child draw their own mini map and label a few islands.

Parent’s Tip: Turn this into a guessing game. Name an island and see who can find it first. You can even mark where certain animals or foods come from.

3. Music and Movement: Dance to Gamelan Beats

Play a short clip of Gamelan music and let your child move to the rhythm using small instruments or even kitchen utensils as drums. Explain that Gamelan music is often played during celebrations in Indonesia.

Parent’s Tip: Ask your child how the music makes them feel, whether happy, excited, or calm, and move together to the beat.

4. Language and Literacy: Indonesian Greetings

Learn to say hello the Indonesian way. Teach your child simple words like halo (hello), terima kasih (thank you), and selamat pagi (good morning). Practice saying them to each other throughout the day during breakfast, playtime, or bedtime. It’s a fun way to discover a new language together.

Parent’s Tip: Use these greetings often and turn them into a little game. See who remembers the most words by the end of the week.

5. Storytime: Tales from a Sunny Island

Read the featured story from your Indonesia culture kit and talk about what life might be like for kids in Indonesia. Ask your child what they liked most or what felt different from their own experiences.

Parent’s Tip: Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or retell the story in their own words. It’s a great way to build imagination and understanding.

 

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Wrap-Up Activity: Reflect and Share

• Ask your child what they enjoyed most about exploring Indonesia. Maybe it was dancing, drawing, or learning a new word. Let them share their favorite moment to end the activity on a happy note.

 

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